Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellers of peace is joy.
Deceit
General references
Bible References
Deceit
Mark 7:21
For from within, out of men's hearts, their evil purposes proceed--fornication, theft, murder, adultery,
Mark 12:14
So they came to Him. "Rabbi," they said, "we know that you are a truthful man and you do not fear any one; for you do not recognize human distinctions, but teach God's way truly. Is it allowable to pay poll-tax to Caesar, or not?
Romans 1:29
Their hearts overflowed with all sorts of dishonesty, mischief, greed, malice. They were full of envy and murder, and were quarrelsome, crafty, and spiteful.
But
Matthew 5:9
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for it is they who will be recognized as sons of God.
Hebrews 12:14
but may rather be restored. Persistently strive for peace with all men, and for that growth in holiness apart from which no one will see the Lord.
1 Peter 3:8
In conclusion, all of you should be of one mind, quick to sympathize, kind to the brethren, tenderhearted, lowly-minded,
General references
Romans 12:18
If you can, so far as it depends on you, live at peace with all the world.